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CA12 VFU

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,479 mi
Last recorded136,479 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 VFU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 136,479 miles

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 14 Nov 2025 136,467 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working only works on full beam (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

unable to see brake pads

Pass 22 Nov 2024 131,215 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 131,214 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,695 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 116,695 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,879 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 110,846 miles

Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,363 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 99,363 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,240 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 91,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai I30?

Based on 1,479,391 MOT tests across 127,434 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,344
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
127,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,383
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,514
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,483
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CA12 VFU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 65,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai I30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,383 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA12 VFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA12 VFU registered?

CA12 VFU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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